Pause+Pray

Patience is not simply a trait that one either does or does not possess; patience is a virtue that one chooses to develop.

Sometimes we forget to reach out to those we care about. Make that call today. Trust that the spirit will guide you to say the exact right thing.

St. Francis of Assisi endured similar challenges we face today: societal instability, apathy, and health issues that threatened his ministry. In times of struggle, let us look to his example.

Martha’s role of hospitality protects Mary’s opportunity to be still. Serving and being served—balance is where peace is found.

Most Catholics can probably easily recall the seven sacraments. But if there was an eighth sacrament, it could possibly be the sacrament of the present moment.

As Catholics we believe the veil between this world and the next is as nothing in the mind of God. We pray for our dead, as we believe the saints pray for us.